Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Hawthorn Hill, Bracknell Forest
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Hawthorn Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Hawthorn Hill
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We are often asked to look into failed flashings at walls and chimneys and leaks into upper flats, across flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and rented houses.
Older buildings in small places like Hawthorn Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Hawthorn Hill (RG42)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in Hawthorn Hill
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hawthorn Hill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent view of the roof
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What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Hawthorn Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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FAQs for Hawthorn Hill
Will you come out to Hawthorn Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Hawthorn Hill listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Arrange flat access in advance
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Hawthorn Hill homes and their roofs
In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses like St Leonard's Hill, about 3.8 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Hawthorn Hill goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Bracknell station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Holyport College, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Hawthorn Hill is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Anywhere in Hawthorn Hill, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Hawthorn Hill is one of the places in Bracknell Forest we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG42 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Ascot Road and Maidenhead Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Nuptown (1 mile south-east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile south-west), Moss End (1 mile south-west), Braywoodside (1 mile north) and Tickleback Row (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (8 miles south), Wick Hill (3 miles south), Priestwood (3 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles south-west) and Great Hollands (4 miles south).
What’s near Hawthorn Hill
Hawthorn Hill’s nearest station is Bracknell station, about 3.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (4 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (2.9 miles south). The countryside around Hawthorn Hill includes Weycock Hill and Bray Pit.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What we’re asked to look at in Hawthorn Hill
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Look out for signs like these:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael and All Angels: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection